Yoga for children

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Sat Nam Gururattan!

herebelow is a very specific question on children and hope you (or

Sadhant or everybodyelse competent in this field!) could provide me with

an answer.

A couple of children (aged 11 to 13) asked me to join the children

class. Mostly they lack concentration, but have of course all the

"symptoms" of being teenagers too...!

I'm pretty sure KY would help, but I can't take them in my class for

children (4 to 10 years) since we mostly play and tell stories.

In the adult class they wouldn't fit either: I heard that KY, as done

for the adults, is not good for teenagers, as their glandular system

shouldn't be activated more than mother nature already does.

Would love to make a regular class for them, but need some specific

inputs on what would be best to do; or rather on what should be avoided.

 

Thank you!

I take this opportunity to tell you how much I appreciate this list.

It's a wonderful and quick source of information.

Many blessings,

Sat Sarbat Kaur

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In a message dated 10/13/00 7:23:22 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

Kundaliniyoga writes:

 

<< Would love to make a regular class for them, but need some specific

inputs on what would be best to do; or rather on what should be avoided >>

 

 

Sat Sarbat Kaur:

Good morning and Sat Nam!

I don't know if this shall be helpful to you or not, since it's more of a

general answer, than anything specific. I have taught both young children

(Grades K thru 4) and also teenagers, specifically girls, since I have a

daughter who is interested in yoga, and a few of her friends. It is not an

on-going class, but more of a "when it is needed" type of thing. I have done

a few of the standard KY sets with them, i.e. spinal energy series, etc., but

I tend to deal more with the pranayam and meditations. I have found that

kids at this age need to learn how to deal with their out-of-control

hormones, as well as learning how to deal with the appropriate ways of

dealing with situations that come up in life in a non-confrontational,

non-violent manner and also dealing with their emotions. These early to mid

teenage years are extremely difficult as they become the adults they will be

in later years. I don't believe you need specific instructions on what to

do. Look deep inside yourself, remember the teenager you once were and what

you found the most difficult to deal with during these growing-up years.

This is where you will find your answers.

 

Peace,

Devta Kaur